
Tour · 8 nights · with G Adventures
A small-group family adventure with G Adventures across Costa Rica's cloud forests, beaches, and lakes, combining wildlife observation with active pursuits such as kayaking, paddle-boarding, and surfing.
Highlights
Local tortilla making and lunch in La Fortuna
Guided night walk in Monteverde cloud forest
Kayaking and paddle-boarding on Lake Arenal
Hiking and wildlife spotting in Manuel Antonio National Park
Surfing on Costa Rica's Pacific coast
This eight-night small-group tour from G Adventures invites families to travel together through Costa Rica’s varied landscapes, starting in La Fortuna. Here, families can paddle on Lake Arenal and learn to make tortillas with a local family, a quiet moment away from the more active pursuits. The itinerary moves on to Monteverde, where nights are spent walking under the canopy of the cloud forest, watching for nocturnal creatures often missed in daylight. Finally, the route leads to Manuel Antonio National Park, where the party spends time swimming, surfing, and hiking in an area known for its accessible wildlife and coastal scenery.
Journeys
The tour balances learning and exercise, with days full of water-based activities and nature walks. Local guides join the group to better understand the ecology of the region, and G Adventures’ Chief Experience Officer is present throughout. Accommodation is in hotels chosen for comfort and location, with family rooms that keep everyone close but provide personal space. The group size is kept modest to enhance the shared experience without crowding.
This holiday touches on some of Costa Rica's more visited spots but with a family-friendly pace and opportunities to engage with the local culture in simple ways like tortilla making. It is a hands-on introduction to the country's flora and fauna alongside some serious active time on the water and trails.
Itinerary
La Fortuna
Monteverde
Manuel Antonio
These are the places the trip visits, in order. G Adventures publishes the day-by-day itinerary on its own site.
When to go
Lowest price each month, per person.
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Need to know
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The operator
Small-group tours around the world
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